2.80% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.80% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,708 people applied and 188 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of VCU Medical College is 9.29%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.08%.
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division2.80%9.29%6,708188
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Virginia Medical Schools2.08%8.74%25,966545
Public2.08%8.74%25,966545
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Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At VCU Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 37 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 55 to 45 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenVirginia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,7082,9523,7231,127 (16.8%)5,581 (83.2%)
Matriculants18870116103 (54.8%)85 (45.2%)
Acceptance Rate2.80%2.37%3.12%9.14%1.52%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 513 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 188 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., VCU Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
VCU Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 503. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Virginia resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division5133.88
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Virginia Medical Schools5143.81
Public5143.81
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MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at VCU Medical College.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.70-
20235123.70-
20245123.70-
20255133.883.84

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to VCU Medical College's application system by January 30, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at VCU Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
VCU Medical College 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2026-01-30
Secondary Application Fee$80
Minimum MCAT score of 503 required
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for VCU Medical College Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English Or Writing Intensive Courses
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Mathematics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biological Sciences
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Upper Level Biological Science Courses
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://medschool.vcu.edu/admissions/md/future-applicants/